Patents by Inventor Minerva NIETO TORRES

Minerva NIETO TORRES has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11433834
    Abstract: A vehicle front end structure includes a front bumper assembly, an overrider bracket, and a vehicle sensor. The front bumper assembly has a reinforcement bracket and a first energy absorbing member attached to forward portions of a vehicle body structure. The reinforcement bracket is located rearward of and spaced apart from a forward section of the first energy absorbing member defining a space therebetween. The first energy absorbing member further has a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion with a central gap defined therebetween. The overrider bracket is installed to the reinforcement bracket and is located within the central gap between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. The overrider bracket defines a pocket area with a second energy absorbing member installed within the pocket area. The vehicle sensor is supported to vehicle body structure and positioned above the second energy absorbing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Emilio Novoa Liceaga, Minerva Nieto Torres, Omar Rene Manzano Miranda, Arturo Barrera Anaya
  • Publication number: 20220097635
    Abstract: A vehicle front end structure includes a front bumper assembly, an overrider bracket, and a vehicle sensor. The front bumper assembly has a reinforcement bracket and a first energy absorbing member attached to forward portions of a vehicle body structure. The reinforcement bracket is located rearward of and spaced apart from a forward section of the first energy absorbing member defining a space therebetween. The first energy absorbing member further has a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion with a central gap defined therebetween. The overrider bracket is installed to the reinforcement bracket and is located within the central gap between the first lateral portion and the second lateral portion. The overrider bracket defines a pocket area with a second energy absorbing member installed within the pocket area. The vehicle sensor is supported to vehicle body structure and positioned above the second energy absorbing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Emilio NOVOA LICEAGA, Minerva NIETO TORRES, Omar Rene MANZANO MIRANDA, Arturo BARRERA ANAYA
  • Patent number: 11167707
    Abstract: A front fascia assembly for a vehicle includes a front fascia, a support member and a grille member. The front fascia has a front surface and a rear surface. The support member is removably connected to the front surface of the front fascia. The grille member is connected to the rear surface of the front fascia to securely retain the support member to the front fascia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Minerva Nieto Torres, Victor Manuel Alvarez Viveros
  • Patent number: 11084431
    Abstract: A front fascia for a vehicle includes an upper fascia member, a lower fascia member, a connection member, and a temporary connection member. The connection member extends between the upper fascia member and the lower fascia member. The temporary connection member extends between the upper fascia member and the lower fascia member. The temporary connection member is configured to be removable prior to installation of the front fascia to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Victor Manuel Alvarez Viveros, Minerva Nieto Torres, Jorge Omar Zuñiga
  • Publication number: 20210101548
    Abstract: A front fascia assembly for a vehicle includes a front fascia, a support member and a grille member. The front fascia has a front surface and a rear surface. The support member is removably connected to the front surface of the front fascia. The grille member is connected to the rear surface of the front fascia to securely retain the support member to the front fascia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Minerva NIETO TORRES, Victor Manuel ALVAREZ VIVEROS
  • Publication number: 20210101541
    Abstract: A front fascia for a vehicle includes an upper fascia member, a lower fascia member, a connection member, and a temporary connection member. The connection member extends between the upper fascia member and the lower fascia member. The temporary connection member extends between the upper fascia member and the lower fascia member. The temporary connection member is configured to be removable prior to installation of the front fascia to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Victor Manuel ALVAREZ VIVEROS, Minerva NIETO TORRES, Jorge OMAR ZUÑIGA